Episodes

  • Amorim set for Man United, while Barcelona thrash Real on a stunning weekend

    Amorim set for Man United, while Barcelona thrash Real on a stunning weekend
    Oct 29 2024
    Jimbo’s joined by his continental crew - Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Seb Stafford-Bloor - to look back on a seismic week of European action - and all the fallout from Monday night’s Ballon d’Or ceremony which has left Real Madrid rather unhappy… We dive into the big news coming out of Old Trafford - that Manchester United are working on a deal to appoint Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim as their new head coach. Portuguese journalist David Novo brings us the latest. There was pandemonium at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday night as La Liga leaders Barcelona thrashed their fierce rivals in El Clasico to move six points clear at the top of the table. It was also a week to forget for Atléti, beaten 1-0 at Betis which means they’re 10 points off the pace despite their record summer spending. There was also chaos in Serie A, with the Derby d'Italia finishing 4-4 between Juventus and Inter. Napoli took advantage to extend their lead at the top to 4 points after their narrow 1-0 win over Lecce. Bayern Munich responded to their midweek mauling by Barcelona by dishing out a 5-0 defeat to Bochum, while Dortmund were condemned to their third straight away Bundesliga defeat at the hands of Augsburg AND Leverkusen got Leverkusened - conceding a 90th minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen. And in Ligue 1, PSG are now the only unbeaten side in the division as they comfortably disposed of Marseille 3-0, while Monaco and Lens both tasted defeat for the first time this season. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the weekend & Ballon d’Or fallout (00.35) • PART 2: Rúben Amorim to Man United? The latest with Record’s David Novo (12.40) • PART 3: La Liga review - Barcelona batter Real on bad week for Madrid sides (26.00) • PART 4: Serie A review - Derby d’Italia stunner as Napoli win again (36.40) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - PSG cruise to victory in Le Classique (49.40) • PART 6: Bundesliga review - Concerns for Bayern despite big win as Leverkusen drop late points (59.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool, as Man United lose at West Ham again

    Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool, as Man United lose at West Ham again
    Oct 27 2024
    Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, JJ Bull and Matt Davies-Adams into the studio after a bumper weekend full of late drama. Liverpool lose top spot to Man City but they come from behind twice to salvage a point at the Emirates. Are Arsenal’s players dropping like flies after playing too much football? Man United are beaten at West Ham for the 3rd year in a row. Will Erik ten Hag be denying this game as well after a very controversial late penalty? Chelsea edge past Newcastle with Cole Palmer in scintillating form once again. Who would the panel rather have in their team? Palmer or Haaland? And it’s a first win of the season for Palace over Spurs at Selhurst Park. Reuben Pinder tells us why the fans have stuck with Oliver Glasner. Plus Welbeck, Barkley and Bryan Mbeumo’s brand awareness. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool with James Pearce (05.30) • PART 2a: Man City 1-0 Southampton (20.00) • PART 2b: West Ham 2-1 Man United (23.00) • PART 2b: Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle (30.00) • PART 2c: Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham with Reuben Pinder (40.00) • PART 3: Saturday’s action in the Premier League (44.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Record-breaking Liverpool head to Arsenal, as Barcelona batter Bayern

    Record-breaking Liverpool head to Arsenal, as Barcelona batter Bayern
    Oct 24 2024
    Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar into The Athletic’s studios amid an epic week of football. Hansi Flick’s young Barcelona banish some Bayern demons with a 4-1 win in Catalunya. And Real Madrid come from 2-0 down to thrash Dortmund 5-2. Vinicius Junior takes the match ball. Next the Ballon d’Or? Elsewhere in Europe, high-spending Atletico are under pressure but it’s Unai Emery’s Aston Villa who are top of the Champions League. Arne Slot has made the best start by any Liverpool manager ever. He takes the Premier League leaders to face a depleted Arsenal on Sunday. Plus Viktor Gyokeres, Papiss Cisse and the Battle of the Buffet 20 years on. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Barcelona 4-1 Bayern with Pol Ballus (06.30) • PART 1b: Real Madrid 5-2 Dortmund (16.30) • PART 2a: Arsenal v Liverpool preview (25.00) • PART 2b: The rest of the Champions League midweek (35.00) • PART 3a: On This Day - the Battle of the Buffet (45.00) • PART 3b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (53.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Big week for Barcelona as they battle Bayern & Real Madrid

    Big week for Barcelona as they battle Bayern & Real Madrid
    Oct 22 2024
    Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and James Horncastle are back with Jimbo to reflect on another busy weekend of European action - and look ahead to matchday three in the Champions League. In La Liga, Barcelona put five past Sevilla while Real Madrid extended their unbeaten league run to 42 games ahead of a tantalising El Clásico coming up on Saturday night when Los Blancos could equal the record - set by Barca no less! But there’s a stern test for Hansi Flick to navigate in midweek first - with their nemesis and his former side Bayern Munich in town… Speaking of, Harry Kane was back to scoring ways (after a whole three games without a goal) as he bagged a hat-trick in Bayern’s 4-0 win over Stuttgart to warm up for the trip to Spain in style. There were also Bundesliga wins for Leverkusen and Dortmund - who continue to bewilder with their mixed form under Nuri Sahin as they prepare to face Real Madrid in a rematch of this summer’s Champions League final. It was a weekend of fine margins over in Italy, with Napoli, Inter, Milan and Juventus all winning 1-0. It’s Antonio Conte’s men who lead the way at the top of the Serie A table - while Roma’s frustrating start under Ivan Juric continues. And in France, PSG are beginning to purr with Bradley Barcola starring once again in their 4-2 win over Strasbourg - taking full advantage after early leaders Monaco were held to a goalless draw by Lille. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (0.45) • PART 2: La Liga review - Barcelona & Real Madrid win ahead of big UCL midweek (12.45) • PART 3: Bundesliga review - Bayern put 5 past Sevilla ahead of trip to Spain (25.30) • PART 4: Ligue 1 review - PSG take back top spot after Monaco draw (38.55) • PART 5: Serie A review - 1-0’s across the board for the big boys (49.40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Liverpool overcome Chelsea as Arsenal see red again

    Liverpool overcome Chelsea as Arsenal see red again
    Oct 20 2024
    Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers in the aftermath of a dramatic and significant Premier League weekend. Liverpool pass a major test at Anfield as they beat Chelsea to stay top of the table. Can Slot’s side remain as composed and calm when they head to the Emirates on Sunday? Arsenal themselves are maybe lacking composure as they suffer their first defeat of the season at Bournemouth. Yet another red card for the Gunners - are they playing too close to the edge? It’s a heartbreaking weekend for the teams at the bottom with winless Wolves beaten in stoppage time by Man City, while winless Southampton throw away a 2-0 lead to lose to Leicester. And JJ Bull joins us to discuss one of the best teams in Europe this season, his beloved Aberdeen who look like the real deal as they battle back to draw at Celtic. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea with James Pearce (04.30) • PART 1b: Wolves 1-2 Man City (17.00) • PART 2: Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal (27.00) • PART 3a: Southampton 2-3 Leicester (37.00) • PART 3b: Ipswich 0-2 Everton (42.00) • PART 4a: The amazing Aberdeen with JJ Bull (44.00) • PART 4b: The rest of the Premier League weekend (49.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • England appoint Tuchel, as his old club Chelsea head to Liverpool

    England appoint Tuchel, as his old club Chelsea head to Liverpool
    Oct 17 2024
    Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Benji Lanyado into the pod after a seismic week in English football. Thomas Tuchel is the new manager of England. Should the job always go to an English coach? Are tournaments won by the best tactical coaches? And how has this gone down in Germany? Raphael Honigstein has the answer. The Premier League is back with Tuchel’s old club travelling to leaders Liverpool. Two impressive new managers in Slot and Maresca - who will come out on top? Elsewhere, Gary O’Neil looks to book himself another spot on Monday Night Football, Brentford look to score from kick-off again and Southampton look to banish those 9-0 demons. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Tuchel to England - should it happen? (00.45) • PART 1b: Tuchel to England - will it work? (13.30) • PART 2: International roundup (26.00) • PART 3a: Liverpool v Chelsea preview (33.00) • PART 3b: Wolves v Man City & Bournemouth v Arsenal previews (38.00) • PART 4a: Tottenham v West Ham & Man Utd v Brentford previews (43.00) • PART 4b: On This Day & the rest of the PL weekend (53.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Carsley’s authority diminishes - are the stars aligning for Pep and England?

    Carsley’s authority diminishes - are the stars aligning for Pep and England?
    Oct 14 2024
    It’s Jimbo, it’s Tim Spiers, it’s Adrian Clarke and it’s Colin Millar in the midst of a week chock-full of international action. England get back to winning ways in Finland after a humbling night against the impressive Greeks at Wembley. How much is Lee Carsley eroding his authority when he opens his mouth? And how likely is it that Pep will be the next England manager? It’s another valiant defeat for Scotland, a nightmare for one Welsh admin and a tough time to be a Northern Ireland fan. Plus what has happened to Evan Ferguson? We look at some of the other international highlights, from Liechtenstein Hong Kong to Rafa Leao’s dribbling. Plus Megan Feringa gives us the latest from a massive WSL weekend as pressure continues to mount on Jonas Eidevall at Arsenal. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Hong Kong beef and high altitude (01.00) • PART 2: Finland 1-3 England - who is England’s next manager? (11.00) • PART 3: How the rest of the home nations are faring (32.00) • PART 4: Elsewhere in international football (47.00) • PART 5: WSL weekend round-up with Megan Feringa (54.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Klopp joins Red Bull, Iniesta retires and other international affairs

    Klopp joins Red Bull, Iniesta retires and other international affairs
    Oct 10 2024
    Jimbo takes Jack Lang, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams on a voyage across the international break. Plenty of news in the world of club football with Jurgen Klopp becoming the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull. It hasn’t gone down well. We speak to the man who wrote the book on Klopp - Raphael Honigstein. Man City’s case against the Premier League on associated party transactions reaches a conclusion. Matt Slater tells us who came out on top and whether this means anything for the 115 charges. We also pay tribute to the retiring Andres Iniesta and examine what seems to be a bit of a mess in France revolving around Griezmann and Mbappe. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jay Beale. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: England Greece memories (05.30) • PART 2a: Klopp joins Red Bull, with Raphael Honigstein (14.00) • PART 2b: Andres Iniesta retires (28.00) • PART 2c: Griezmann versus Mbappe (31.00) • PART 2d: Wales and Scotland’s hopes this weekend (39.00) • PART 3: Man City’s APT case with Matt Slater (46.00) • PART 4: CONMEBOL - the Paqueta case (55.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins